Financial Analyst

Description

As a member of our Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction Team, this position serves a critical financial processing function that supports the financial integrity of our capital construction projects portfolio. It primarily serves an analyst function and will perform a variety of duties throughout the lifecycle of projects, including, but not limited to, financial transaction processing, data analysis, reporting, and partnership with UCSD Health Finance.

• Weekly and monthly account processing and reporting, labor and non‑labor processing and recharges, reconciliations, and project close‑out. Provide guidance to team members on all financial processing functions.
• Data collection and entry, transaction quality checks and approval, process integrity maintenance, and systems integration maintenance.
• Relationship building and collaboration with primary partners: UCSD Health Finance, FPDC Contracting, UCSD Campus Capital Program Management, Capital Planning, and various architecture and construction contractor firms.
• Help train staff and create an effective teamwork environment; may oversee staff within the role and operation.
• Assess and recommend to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies. Implement process changes in collaboration with and in accordance to UCSD Health Finance policies. Document procedures for financial activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will exhibit strong communication skills across a variety of mediums and platforms, a desire and intuition for problem‑solving, an interest in learning, and the ability to collaborate across various functions and UCSD Health departments to achieve organizational objectives. This position will undertake process analysis and improvement work in the form of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of related experience/training.
• Experience and/or knowledge working in healthcare construction.
• Experience and/or knowledge with Trimble Unity Construct construction management software.
• Experience and/or knowledge with Premier Connect.
• Experience and/or knowledge with Oracle Financial Cloud.
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working in a heavily matrixed organization.
• Experience working with capital construction projects.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $71,600 – $127,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $34.29 – $61.02

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.